Psalms 119:151

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Ps 145:18 : 18 Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
Ps 119:142 : 142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.
Ps 139:2 : 2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising; Thou understandest my thought afar off.
Matt 1:23 : 23 Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Immanuel; which is, being interpreted, God with us.
Deut 4:7 : 7 For what great nation is there, that hath a god so nigh unto them, as Jehovah our God is whensoever we call upon him?
Ps 34:18 : 18 Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.
Ps 46:1 : 1 For the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah; set to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
Ps 75:1 : 1 For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. We give thanks unto thee, O God; We give thanks, for thy name is near: Men tell of thy wondrous works.
Ps 119:138 : 138 Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 145:17-18
2 verses
79%
17Jehovah is righteous in all his ways, And gracious in all his works.
18Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
Ps 119:142-143
2 verses
77%
142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.
143Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; [Yet] thy commandments are my delight.
Ps 119:159-160
2 verses
75%
159Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.
160The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances [endureth] for ever.
Ps 119:149-150
2 verses
75%
149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.
150They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.
Ps 119:137-138
2 verses
75%
137TSADHE. Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.
138Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.
Ps 119:152
74%
152Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever.
Ps 119:168-169
2 verses
74%
168I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; For all my ways are before thee.
169TAV. Let my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah: Give me understanding according to thy word.
Ps 119:12
74%
12Blessed art thou, O Jehovah: Teach me thy statutes.
Ps 139:1
73%
1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and known [me].
Ps 119:10
73%
10With my whole heart have I sought thee: Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.
Ps 119:4
72%
4Thou hast commanded [us] thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.
Ps 119:118-119
2 verses
72%
118Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; For their deceit is falsehood.
119Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies.
Ps 119:172
72%
172Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.
Ps 26:3
72%
3For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.
Ps 119:127-128
2 verses
71%
127Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.
128Therefore I esteem all [thy] precepts concerning all [things] to be right; [And] I hate every false way.
Ps 119:57
71%
57HHETH. Jehovah is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.
Ps 119:98
71%
98Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; For they are ever with me.
Ps 119:156
71%
156Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.
Ps 119:65-66
2 verses
71%
65TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.
Ps 139:3-5
3 verses
71%
3Thou searchest out my path and my lying down, And art acquainted with all my ways.
4For there is not a word in my tongue, But, lo, O Jehovah, thou knowest it altogether.
5Thou hast beset me behind and before, And laid thy hand upon me.
Ps 111:7
71%
7The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.
Ps 119:33
71%
33HE. Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes; And I shall keep it unto the end.
Ps 119:30
70%
30I have chosen the way of faithfulness: Thine ordinances have I set [before me].
Ps 33:4
70%
4For the word of Jehovah is right; And all his work is [done] in faithfulness.
Ps 86:11
70%
11Teach me thy way, O Jehovah; I will walk in thy truth: Unite my heart to fear thy name.
Ps 25:10
70%
10All the paths of Jehovah are lovingkindness and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Isa 25:1
70%
1O Jehovah, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things, [even] counsels of old, in faithfulness [and] truth.
Lev 22:31
70%
31Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am Jehovah.
Ps 40:11
70%
11Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Jehovah; Let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
Ps 119:140
70%
140Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.
Ps 119:75
70%
75I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
Ps 119:21
70%
21Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.
Ps 119:40
70%
40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness.
Ps 119:166
69%
166I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.
Ps 119:174
69%
174I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.
Deut 30:11
69%
11For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not too hard for thee, neither is it far off.
Ps 119:86
69%
86All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; Help thou me.
Ps 140:6
69%
6I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
Ps 93:5
69%
5Thy testimonies are very sure: Holiness becometh thy house, O Jehovah, for evermore.